E119: 7 Questions That Expose What You've Missed

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If your day is nothing but back-to-back meetings, you might be busy, but are you really helping your team and game succeed. Senior leaders often grind 10–12 hour days yet still miss the most critical questions, such as: Are we building the right thing? What is the biggest risk we face?

In this episode, Ben breaks down why we treat thinking as a luxury we can't afford, and why that's exactly what's causing misalignment and waste in your studio.

What you'll learn from this episode:

• Why "fast thinking" habits are dangerous in a constantly evolving environment like game dev.
• The difference between "scraps of thinking" and structured, effortful "slow thinking".
• Three practical ways to build thinking back into your week.
• A 60-minute challenge to help you think about what matters instead of rushing into another one on one

If you're a senior leader buried in meetings, stuck in reaction mode, and worried your team is moving fast in the wrong direction, this episode is for you.

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🔗Website: https://www.buildingbettergames.gg

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If you want me to help producers or studios build better games through effective systems and leadership, you can reach me at: [e-mail]

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